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How to Make Spinning Tops

Updated on November 6, 2014

Toy Tops Are Fun!

I've been a fan of toy tops since I got a set of wooden tops as a Christmas gift exchange in grade school. Learning how to make spinning tops can be a great way to have more fun tops to spin.

Twisting a toy top with your fingers then letting go and watching it twirl is one of life's simple pleasures.

Make your own spinning tops to twirl and relax. Make some to give to a child in your life. The spinning tops listed here range from easy-to-make paper tops to wooden tops that require more tools and skill.

Photo shows my collection of wooden spinning tops.

Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood

Paper Spinning Tops courtesy of MarthaStewart.com
Paper Spinning Tops courtesy of MarthaStewart.com

Paper Spinning Tops

from Martha Stewart

You and your kids can make these easy spinning tops courtesy of Martha Stewart.

These spinning tops only require toothpicks, paper, and glue. Well, and some fine motor skills so younger kids will need some help.

You can also embellish these tops by painting the toothpicks or rolling the paper in glue then glitter. Or come up with your own fun ways to personalize your toy tops!

Oh, and speaking of Martha, click this link to see a collection of tops through the years.

Do you have a favorite type of spinning top?

What is your favorite kind of tops?

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Make a Paper Spinner - Just watch and fold!

NinjaGo Lego Tops - Spin the Lego Tops and Yell "Ninja Go!"

The Lego NinjaGo spinning tops do battle and are a fun twist to the ever-popular Lego toys.

More Ways to Make Toy Tops - Kits for making your own spinners

Woodturning Traditional Folk Toys
Woodturning Traditional Folk Toys
If you have the wood working equipment already, you might want to try your hand at making some traditional wooden tops. What a fun and lasting gift idea.
 

A Fast and Fun Video of a Wooden Top Being Made

Boys Playing Sports, Including Bowling, Spinning a Top, Stilts, and a Swing, England, 1600s - Buy This Allposters.com

Toy Top Collection

Jerry Fannin is a Texas rancher who collects toy tops. He has hundreds of metal tops, wooden tops, whistling tops, and more.

Click this link to see a wonderful collection of vintage spinning tops.

BeyBlade Battle Tops - Popular spinning tops

Bey Blades are popular spinning tops!

Tops Made of Old Skateboards and More - Who Knew!?

Tops can be made of just about anything. These links provide ideas for making tops from skateboards, various woods, and more.

Which of These Spinning Tops Will You Make?

Wooden spinning tops.
Wooden spinning tops.

Do you plan to make some spinning tops? Which one is your favorite?

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